Past FIAG Events
2025 FIAG Recap
The 29th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala was held on Friday, October 24th, 2025, at the stunning Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, located at High Point University. IHFRA was joined by over 560+ industry supporters as we came together in celebration of each of our honorees:
- Furniture Mart USAÂ received the Retailer of the Year award, accepted by Bill Hinks (Founder) and Cory Price (CEO).
- Mark Phillips of Phillips Collection was recognized as Icon of the Industry.
- Steve Riley of Riley Consulting Group was named a Pillar of the Industry.
- Matthew Keepers of Hooker Furnishings was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Ted Weisbach of TLW Marketing received the Legacy Rep award.
- Meghan Crandall of Crandall & Associates LLC was recognized as a Rising Star.
Get to Know Our 2025 Honorees
Thank You to Our 2025
FIAG Sponsors
We could not pull off this night of elegance and celebration without the support of our gracious sponsors. These brands make it possible for us to properly recognize those in our industry who have risen above the status quo and are truly making a difference.
The 2025 theme was "Mission Possible," to celebrate the fact that we, as an industry, persevered through all the challenges that the year threw our way. For a more in-depth look at FIAG 2025, view the event prorgram using the link below.
Relive the Celebrations
Click the links below to view previous FIAG Programs, learn more about past winners, and relive the excitement.
FIAG 2024
Enjoy these photos from the 2024 Furniture Industry Awards Gala! During this event we got to honor:
- Broad River Retail, received the Retailer of the Year award.
- Caroline Hipple of Hooker Furnishings was recognized as Icon of the Industry.
- Andy Counts of the AHFA was named a Pillar of the Industry.
- Tammy Nagem of the High Point Market Authority was named a Pillar of the Industry.
- Michael Neros of the Home Furnishings Representatives of Michigan was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Dave McKinnon, Jeff Russell, & Ron Russell of Ashley Furniture all received Legacy Rep awards.
- Chris Guseinov of Michael Amini (AICO) was recognized as a Rising Star for showing exceptional promise as a future leader in the industry.
FIAG 2023
Enjoy these photos from the 2023 Furniture Industry Awards Gala! During this event we got to honor:
- Miskelly Furniture, received the Retailer of the Year award.
- Roy Hester of Planned Furniture Promotions was recognized as Icon of the Industry.
- Edward Massood of Massood Logistics was named Pillar of the Industry.
- John Pinion of Pinion's Wonderworld was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Ted Jarnagin of T&S Sales was awarded the Legacy Rep Award.
- Cameron Wanek, Kian Amini, Sydney Harris, and Katie Korngold were all named Rising Stars.
FIAG 2022
Enjoy these photos from the 2022 Furniture Industry Awards Gala! During this event we got to honor:
- Johnny Janosik World of Furniture (David Koehler)Â received the Retailer of the Year award.
- Ron Wanek of Ashley Furniture was recognized as Icon of the Industry.
- Jack Hawn of J.B. Hunt was named Pillar of the Industry.
- Tommy Leflein was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- J. Michael Anderson and Neil Friedman were awarded Legacy Rep Awards.
- Craig Anderson was named as a Rising Star.
FIAG 2021
During the 2021 Furniture Industry Awards Gala we honored:
- City Furniture (Andrew Koenig) received the Retailer of the Year award.
- Kathy Ireland of Kathy Ireland Worldwide was recognized as Icon of the Industry.
- Shan Heui "Samuel" Kuo of Samson Holding Ltd. was named Pillar of the Industry.
- Geoff Weed was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Martin Libowsky was awarded the Legacy Rep Award.
- Joseph Montero was named as a Rising Star.
- Kevin O'Connor received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
FIAG 2019
Enjoy these photos from the 2019 Furniture Industry Awards Gala! During this event we got to honor:
- RC Willey Furnishings (Jeff Child) received the Retailer of the Year award.
- Bob Maricich of International Market Centers was recognized as Icon of the Industry.
- Bill Wittenberg of Laussner Furniture was named Pillar of the Industry.
- Frank Lorenzo was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Tom Schukert was awarded the Legacy Rep Award.
- Alyssa Barrett was named as a Rising Star.
FIAG 2018
At the 2018 Furniture Industry Awards Gala we got to honor:
- Gardner-White Furniture (Rachel Tronstein) received the Retailer of the Year award.
- Emmet Root was recognized as Icon of the Industry.
- Martin Ploy of AICO Furniture was named Pillar of the Industry.
- Mark Scharff was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Ron Reyering, Ray Isser, Randy Lavercombe, and Jeffrey Poochigian were given the Legacy Rep Awards.
- Jake Anderson, Kane Mehaffey, Scott Stachowski, and Tanner Womack were named as Rising Stars.
FIAG 2017
Enjoy these photos from the 2017 Furniture Industry Awards Gala! During this event we got to honor:
- Nebraska Furniture Mart (Irv Blumkin) received the Retailer of the Year award.
- Kerry Lebensburger of Ashley Furniture was named Pillar of the Industry.
- Mike Root of Furniture Sales of Mid-America was presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Buddy Shaffer, Bill Munn, and George Huggins were awarded Legacy Rep Awards.
- Glen Beckert, Harrison Rose, and Samantha Simonton were named as a Rising Stars.